Claremont, CA  Cost of Living

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Claremont, CA Cost of Living

Claremont, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 161.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 61.7 percent higher than the U.S. average and 7.9 percent lower than the average for California.

A typical home costs $823,400, which is 143.5 percent more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.3 percent more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Claremont costs $2,500 per month, which is 74.8 percent more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.0 percent more than the state average of $2,150.

To live comfortably in Claremont, California, a minimum annual income of $157,680 for a family, and $78,800 for a single person is recommended.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Claremont is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Claremont, California is more expensive.

Claremont cost of living is 161.7

COST OF LIVINGClaremontCaliforniaUSA
  161.7149.9100
  103.3105.1100
  86.798.3100
  277.4234.8100
  $823,400$733,500$338,100
  103.6102.4100
  151.2133.1100
  133.5118.7100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Claremont    7 Reviews
    Great for some, Not for others - 11/5/2023
    Moved to Claremont 4 years ago when I was 46. Love the beauty of the small town (judging by SoCal standards, not beautiful and green the way other states are….there is a... Read More

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    Quaint yet vibrant community - 8/21/2022
    A wonderful college City with a vibrant, fun downtown area. I have lived here for 5 years and it is the best place I ever lived. Close to beach, mountains and desert.... Read More

    Small Town Feel - 3/16/2016
    I general the quality of life is really good in Claremont. It is a college town with 4 or 5 graduate schools. It is very small town oriented with a lot of local events.... Read More


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